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Apple 6400 appendix

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Troubleshooting Install Connecting the modem Dram configurations Solutions to CD-ROM problems Press the reset button Connector Adjusting volume and sound Cleaning your equipment How to

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Contents

Getting Started Plugging in the computer Voltages for different locations Country Voltage Standby power button Power cord socket Computer power cord Connecting the monitor power cord Installing an expansion cardConnecting a monitor Place the monitor where you’ll be using it Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor Plug in the monitor power cord Connecting the monitor video cable On some monitors, the cable is already attached Connecting the mouse and keyboard Vadb port Connecting the modem Phone jack in wall Turning the computer on for the first time Connecting other equipmentPress the Power key marked with a triangle on your keyboard Turn on your monitor Follow the instructions on your screen Than are shown This illustration Problems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics in the Performa tutorials Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk Chapter Menus Reviewing the basicsMenu Icons Window Icons Windows Turning the computer off Turning the computer on Press the Power key marked with a π on the keyboardIf you can’t shut down your computer Where to find answers Page Getting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button List of topics, click Customizing Your Computer Read and follow the instructions in this window Getting answers with the Index button Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying what’s on your computer screen Learning useful shortcuts Click one of the category buttons Chapter Connecting Equipment Expanding Your Computer Internal hard disk drive FHeadphone jack Keyboard Externally powered amplified speakersExpansion bay CCD-ROM drive Open/Close button ADB port Keyboard or a trackball Printer port TV tuner card ADB port Printer port ≤ Power socketOptional Subwoofer balance Using your computer’s sound features About your computer’s sound ports and features Subwoofer balance control Using the built-in subwoofer Adjusting volume and sound Listening with 3D Surround Sound Connecting audio equipment Using a monitor with built-in speakers Turn on the computer and the audio equipment Connecting the Apple PlainTalk microphone Turn on the computer For more information about your computer’s sound, click here Connecting external stereo speakers Your finished connections should look something like this Assemble the speakers and the cable you need Turn on the computer Connecting headphones Scsi port Scsi icon Before you connect a device Scsi terminator Connecting a Scsi device Turn on all devices in your Scsi chain Expanding memory Replacing or adding internal storage devicesPage Using Programs and Backing Up Disks Installing application programs Installing programs from a floppy disk Installing programs from a CD-ROM disc Working with several programs at a time Switching programsHiding and showing windows on the desktop Protecting the information on a disk Making backup copies of your documentsIncreasing memory available to run applications Restoring the information on your hard disk Using older Macintosh programs Special memory requirementsPage Using the Built-in CD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD-ROM disc Ejecting a CD-ROM disc Open the tray Types of compact discs you can use Using the CD-ROM discs that came with your computerTake the CD-ROM disc out of the tray Audio CDs Standard file formatsOther CD-ROM formats Photo CDs Playing audio CDs Working with Photo CDs Obtaining Photo CDs Before viewing the contents of a Photo CD Sharing a CD-ROM disc over a network When you have questions TroubleshootingIf you have trouble Take your time Start over by restarting your computer Rebuild your desktop This saves your current set of extensions Click OK Restart your computer to activate the extensions Computer is turned on but the screen is dark Solutions to common problems with your computerComputer’s clock keeps time inaccurately Troubleshooting Sad Macintosh icon appears and the computer won’t start up Hard disk icon does not appear on the desktop Icons do not appear correctly on your screen Your Macintosh can’t read a floppy disk You can’t eject a floppy disk Chapter Dialog box with a bomb appears Pointer 8 doesn’t move when you move the mouse Typing on the keyboard produces nothing on the screen Chapter You experience problems using a document from a DOS computer You experience problems using an older Macintosh program You’re listening through headphones, but the sound is odd Your screen displays a right-angle-bracket prompt Problems using the CD-ROM drive Solutions to CD-ROM problemsCD-ROM drive icon does not appear on the screen If a CD-ROM disc icon appears on your screen Tray of your CD-ROM drive won’t open Problems using CD-ROM discs You can’t open a document on a CD-ROM disc Problems using ISO 9660 or High Sierra discs Problems playing audio CDs Problems using Photo CDs You are unable to record sound from an audio CD If your computer’s performance decreases Solving printer problems Starting up from the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software If you see a blinking question mark on your screen If you see the Macintosh desktop Repairing a damaged disk Try these suggestions first Checking for damage on your hard disk This section How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem Click Repair to begin testing and repairing the disk Initializing a hard disk List of drives, click the disk you want to initialize Page Reinstalling Your Computer’s Software When should you reinstall system software? When to use the Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software Using the CD-ROM disc as your startup device If you see a blinking question mark on the screen Your screen may look slightly different from this one Reinstalling your system software Click the Restore System Software icon to open it 117 Reinstalling all your original software 119 If you still have problems Protecting the information on your hard disk Creating a startup floppy diskPage Connecting Equipment for Special Purposes Connecting to a network About Macintosh networking Connecting to a LocalTalk network Connecting to an Ethernet network Viewing TV and video on your computer Installing Expansion Cards Card already installed in this slot Opening the computer Do not remove this screw 131 Unplug the power cord from your computer News Installing a PCI card Video input card Remove the port cover and set it aside Connector Remove the PCI card from its static-proof bag Card fence Adapter fence 138 Chapter 139 Installing a communication card Compatible Not compatible Remove the plastic access cover from the vertical plate Remove the communication card from its static-proof bag Align the card over the communication slot Opening in vertical plate Closing the computer Press the reset button Reinsert the two screws Reconnect the power cord Plug the power cord into the back of the computer Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips Health-related information about computer use Musculoskeletal discomfort Eye fatigue Arranging your office Shoulders relaxed Avoiding fatigue What about electromagnetic emissions? Safety instructions Handling your computer equipment Handling the monitor Handling the keyboard Handling floppy disks Handling CD-ROM discs To avoid damage to your discs, keep these points in mind Ejecting a disk If you can’t eject a floppy disk Cleaning the computer case Cleaning your equipmentPower supply Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Rotate the rollers to clean all around them Locking and unlocking the mouse To unlock the mouse, follow these steps Page Appendix B Installing Additional Memory Dram configurations High Performance Module configurations Installing the Dimm or High Performance Module Opening the computer 169 Unplug the power cord from your computer Lustration Installing a Dram Dimm Ejector closes automatically Push down on the Dimm until it snaps into place Cache module slot Closing the computer Press the reset button 177 Reconnect the power cord Appendix C Special Keys on Your Keyboard Caps Lock key Clear key Command keySpecial keys on Apple keyboards Arrow keys Delete key Power key Return key Shift key Tab keyControl key Enter key Typing special characters and symbols Diacritical mark Special key combinations To do this … … press this key combinationPage Index Drive Macintosh Performa CD discs Index Dram Copying from Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software 59 Performa Software files to 120 damaged 104-109 Index Macintosh Performa CD Guided Index See PCI Index Index From Macintosh Performa CD Performa Software disc CD Performa Software Y, Z User’sManual Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting Equipment and Expanding Your Computer Getting Help Troubleshooting 123 149 Appendix B Installing Additional Memory127 Index 185 FCC statement Radio and television interference DOC statement Vcci statement CD-ROM drive Welcome to Macintosh Computer power cord Monitor video cable Keyboard Mouse Monitor power cordMonitor Macintosh Performa computer Keyboard cable